Akon "smacked that" ... and now he's taking responsibility for it -- filing paternity docs in court last month to become the legal father of two children he had out of wedlock.
The singer filed a Petition for Legitimation in GA Superior Court ... he claims he's the father of two minor sons born in 2008 and 2009.
Akon has no plans to pay a $51,000 construction bill on his Georgia mansion -- insisting the man behind the 5-figure tab not only butchered his home ... he actually tried to EXTORT Akon to get the cash.
Akon just filed a countersuit against a guy named Jay Poorak -- who runs a company called Southern Electric -- insisting Poorak performed construction work on Akon's…
Akon's in the process of learning a very valuable lesson -- don't piss off your lawyers ... because they're experts in legal ass-beatings.
According to a new lawsuit, filed in Georgia, the "Smack That" singer hired a bunch of lawyers last year at a firm called Yoss -- then refused to pay them $39, 363.74 for legal services. Now, they've responded by doing what they do…
Akon is up to his neck in $51,000 of construction bills on his Georgia mansion ... and he still hasn't paid up -- this according to a new lawsuit filed by a local contracting company.
Southern Electric filed the lawsuit against Akon in Georgia Superior Court, claiming it completed over $344,000 of work on Akon’s place -- electric work, framing, molding -- but he…
American Talent Agency Refutes Akon's $75 K Lawsuit & Claims Of Booking Shows Without His Consent
American Talent Agency has issued a statement refuting Akon's claims in a lawsuit that the company booked shows without the crooner's consent and pocketed hundreds-of-thousands of dollars of performance deposit fees.
The new music video for "Hold My Hand" begins with hundreds of Michael Jackson fans yelling, "Love you, Michael" -- before showcasing classic MJ clips, MJ impersonations, and a giant shadow of Michael cast on the side of a hangar. The music video also features a heavy dose of Akon -- MJ's duet partner on the song -- and around 2:44 ... a man with one hand. A casting call for the video had listed a role for "a disabled person… Continue
Akon not only disagrees with Will I.Am's criticism that the release of the new MJ album is "disrespectful" ... Akon believes Michael would have WANTED it to come out. Akon was at LAX yesterday ... and told tmz that working with Michael on the song "Hold My Hand" was a "dream come true ... it was epic."
As for Will's comments, Akon says he "honestly disagrees" ... adding, "I don't see anything disrespectful about it ... these albums would… Continue
Akon’s participation in Australia’s upcoming Summerbeatz tour has hit a bit of a snag. The “Smack That” singer has been banned from performing in Melbourne. Concert organizer Dwayne Cross says Akon will be forced to miss the November 25th show at the Rod Laver Arena because he jumped in the crowd to break up a fight during a 2009 concert in Melbourne. Cross adds, quote, “It’s with great regret that we announce that Akon will not be… Continue
Did you know Akon has made a very multicultural move of signing gay internet-celebrity/singer Jeffree Star. He has made a bold statement. He is very excited was over his new artist. In an interview with Dr Jays, Akon briefly discusses working with Jeffree, referring to him as “the male version of GaGa”, “the next biggest thing”, and that the world “isn’t ready”. But in the gay community Jeffree has actually been famous for about five years now as one… Continue
Here is a brand new record from Poe Boy Music Group recording artist JRandall. The song is called "Oh La La" featuring Akon. J Randall had a song on the "Step Up 3D" Soundtrack called "Spirit of the Radio" You can view the video for the song on his website:… Continue
Akon backed out of a Belgium concert and left the promoter high and dry to the tune of a quarter of a million dollars ... this according to a lawsuit filed against the hip-hop superstar.
In the documents, the promoter -- Lofraco Belgium -- claims Akon and his booking agents agreed to do a show in Belgium in October of 2009 that would also feature Kardinal Offishalll and Colby O'Donis ... both performers on Akon's label Konvict… Continue
Well, that just stinks!Grammy winner Akon claims some former business partners stole his name and slapped it on bootleg perfume - and he's suing them.
The R&B rapper and music producer had talks with the fragrance developers but was stunned when they formed Konvict Cosmetics International and started selling the scent "Konvict" without his approval, the suit says.
Last week, in-demand songwriter Claude Kelly called comparisons between Lady Gaga and Christina Aguilera “crap,” citing the latter powerhouse vocalist’s decade plus longevity in a business where career success is fleeting.
Now, multiplatinum artist and producer Akon, who signed Gaga to his Kon Live Distribution label in 2008, is giving his own view on the musical battle that's igniting debate on both sides of the fence.
Sure, Akon has a new album coming out this year. But thanks to Lady Gaga, he doesn't really need it — financially at least."She's pretty much retired me," the singer said of Gaga, who is signed to his KonLive imprint at Interscope Records. "She was definitely a blessing. She came at the right moment. I'm glad I believed in her, boy. That goes to show you, if you believe in something strong enough, it will pay off."
Gaga, one of last year's top-selling artists, was… Continue
Watch this new interview introducing Akon's new girl group, KRAVE. Akon compares the band to Destiny’s Child and TLC...Thats a BIG compliment!! They trio also talk about the possibility of going on tour with… Continue